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Kissimmee’s Heritage Christian School claimed the Florida Christian Conference state boys basketball title this season for the first time since 2011. PHOTO/HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Kissimmee’s Heritage Christian School claimed the Florida Christian Conference state boys basketball title this season for the first time since 2011. PHOTO/HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Heritage Christian back on top with FCC state championship

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The swagger—and the Florida Christian Conference state title trophy—are back in Kissimmee and at Heritage Christian School, where the Eagles won back the league’s boys basketball title this season.HCS (18-3) defeated New Jerusalem Christian Academy, 71-60 in overtime to win its first title in a...
Luis Muriel and Martin Ojeda attack together. They both had goals to lead the Orlando City Lions over DC United 4-1. Saturday. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Luis Muriel and Martin Ojeda attack together. They both had goals to lead the Orlando City Lions over DC United 4-1. Saturday. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City dominant in 4-1 MLS victory over D.C. United

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, March 24, 2025
Orlando City rediscovered its winning formula Saturday night at Inter&Co Stadium, delivering a commanding 4-1 victory over D.C. United that showcased both offensive firepower and defensive resilience.The Lions, who entered the match with just one win in their previous four outings (1-1-2), wasted...
George Foreman, master of the ring and grill, 1-10-1949—3-21-2025. PHOTO/GEORGEFOREMAN.COM

George Foreman, master of the ring and grill, 1-10-1949—3-21-2025. PHOTO/GEORGEFOREMAN.COM

George Foreman, master of the boxing ring and grill, dies at 76

Staff Report
Sunday, March 23, 2025
George Foreman, who made a name to one generation with a long, storied boxing career when boxing mattered in sports, then re-invented as a pitch man and became the face of the George Foreman Grill, passed away over the weekend at age 76.His big-ring boxing career started with an Olympic gold medal...
Jarrett Culver led the Osceola Magic Thursday with 29 points and helped the team move into first place in the NBA G League Eastern Conference with a 140-133 win at the Maine Celtics. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Jarrett Culver led the Osceola Magic Thursday with 29 points and helped the team move into first place in the NBA G League Eastern Conference with a 140-133 win at the Maine Celtics. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola Magic slide into first place with 3rd win in a row in Maine

Ken Jackson
Friday, March 21, 2025
It's official: the Osceola Magic are the hottest team int he NBA G League -- and they're peaking at the right time.Going into the final week of the regular season, the Magic (19-10) seized first place in the Eastern Conference Thursday night with a 140-133 road win over the Maine Celtics (20-12).
St. Cloud won 10 of 20 weight classes Friday to win their fourth consecutive OBC Weightlifting Championship. The Bulldogs, undefeated this year, will be favorites to win the Class 3A, District 9 title in two weeks. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

St. Cloud won 10 of 20 weight classes Friday to win their fourth consecutive OBC Weightlifting Championship. The Bulldogs, undefeated this year, will be favorites to win the Class 3A, District 9 title in two weeks. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Ziss, Bulldogs Dominate OBC boys weightlifting again

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Four-time state champion Mikey Ziss won both the Traditional and Olympic disciplines on Friday night to lead St. Clout to the 2025 Orange Belt Conference weightlifting championship.
After another score, it was time for the Harmony Longhorns to celebrate Thursday after winning another OBC flag football title. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

After another score, it was time for the Harmony Longhorns to celebrate Thursday after winning another OBC flag football title. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Comeback Longhorns are OBC flag champs again

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, March 14, 2025
For a fifth straight year and 11th time in the last 14 years, Harmony is the Orange Belt Conference champions in flag football.
Myron Gardner, who had 25 points in Sunday's Osceola Magic victory, chases down a loose ball. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Myron Gardner, who had 25 points in Sunday's Osceola Magic victory, chases down a loose ball. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Believe in Magic: Osceola romps over contender Greensboro, 124-110

Robert Pincus
Sunday, March 9, 2025
The Osceola Magic look ready for another playoff run as they dominated the first-place Greensboro Swarm, 124-110, in a game that wasn’t close on Sunday afternoon at the Silver Spurs Arena.The Magic (15-9) moved to sole possession of third place in the Eastern Conference and a half game out of first...
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